Secondary school · Hexham
Haydon Bridge High School term dates
Haydon Bridge High School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Northumberland council's standard term dates. We don't have Haydon Bridge High School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Northumberland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Hexham, Northumberland NE47 6LR
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 392
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Website: www.haydonbridgehighschool.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Ofsted placed the school in special measures (January 2026). Safeguarding standards: met (January 2026).
- Post-16 provisionNeeds attention
- InclusionNeeds attention
- AchievementUrgent improvement
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourUrgent improvement
- Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Haydon Bridge High School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Northumberland council's standard term dates — Haydon Bridge High School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Haydon Bridge High School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Northumberland council's standard term dates — Haydon Bridge High School may set its own, so check with the school.